Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Banff, Banff Yoho Kootenay, East Side 93N, Field, Kootenay, LLSA, Lake Louise, Little Yoho, Sunshine, West Side 93N.
Spring Conditions exist in the alpine, with not much snow at treeline and below.
Daily forecasts are done until the fall.
Many high-elevation trails are still snow-covered, with some in avalanche terrain. Look for trailhead avalanche signage and check conditions at info centers or trail reports.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Check the Avalanche Canada map page for any recent local MINs (mountain information network) or for MCRs click here: mountain condition reports.
Snowpack Summary
Below treeline is snow-free, and patchy at treeline. The alpine still has plenty of snow, but is melting rapidly. Deep or shallow avalanches can still be expected, depending on temperature fluctuations and other weather inputs, such as snow or rain.
Click here for a description of the four spring potential avalanche scenarios.
Check the Avalanche Canada page for any recent MINs (mountain information network) or MCRs (directly mountain condition reports).
Weather Summary
For recent weather, see the telemetry stations on the Avalanche Canada map page.
For forecasted weather, check out Environment Canada regional forecasts.